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2006 Ford Freestar Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The 2006 Ford Freestar was praised as the 'safest minivan on the market', but it was hardly a safe bet for the folks at Ford. Despite some pretty nifty engineering that made the '06 Freestar a safe, stable, quiet, and comfortable ride, the vehicle never quite found its niche.
Part of the problem was the Freestar's ongoing identity crisis: is it a van? A wagon? An SUV/van crossover? Another issue was the declining popularity of minivans in general. And, of course, in a year when gas prices topped $3 per gallon (however temporarily), buyers were shying away from big vehicles in general.
Actually, the '06 Ford Freestar's fuel efficiency is pretty respectable, with 17 mpg city, 23 mpg highway. And the Freestar is a solid people-hauler with quite a bit of versatility, in terms of interior configuration. Somehow, though, buyers stayed away in droves.
One group that did embrace the 2006 Freestar was drivers with disabilities. The Freestar's low-to-the-ground styling made it easy to enter and exit (as well as to customize with wheelchair ramps and lifts), and the roomy interior was a boon to people needing space for assistive devices.
The 2006 Ford Freestar was available as a cargo van, and in three passenger trims: SE, SEL, and Limited. The Limited edition offered a lot of luxury touches, like power sliding doors, heated mirrors, leather upholstery, and second-row bucket seats, but even the most basic model offered a cocoon of comfort.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Ford Freestar
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by Mohammed K
Nov 10, 2010
Freestar replaced the Windstar which i say Ford made a mistake .The windstar had a 3.8L engine which the Freestar now has a 4.2L but i have too say is also good on gas .No major repairs at all as yet , but will need new tires soon .Nov 10, 2010
by Dave H
Jun 17, 2010
The 3.5 L engine with the 6 speed transmission provides the perfect combination of power and fuel economy. The appearance grows on you once you feel the ride and handling and the interior is the most comfortable vehicle I have owned. The Flex handles cargo or family very well. It is fun to drive and very safe feeling at the same time.Jun 17, 2010
by Anonymous
Jan 16, 2009
I love the handling of my minivan and haven't had any problems, but I would have liked to get better mileage, I get 19.2 miles to the gallon which isn't very good. One thing I love that I didn't think I'd ever use are the heated seats, on cold days they're wonderful. I would definitely recommend my van to a friend. Jan 16, 2009
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by Mohammed K
Nov 10, 2010
Freestar replaced the Windstar which i say Ford made a mistake .The windstar had a 3.8L engine which the Freestar now has a 4.2L but i have too say is also good on gas .No major repairs at all as yet , but will need new tires soon .Nov 10, 2010
by Dave H
Jun 17, 2010
The 3.5 L engine with the 6 speed transmission provides the perfect combination of power and fuel economy. The appearance grows on you once you feel the ride and handling and the interior is the most comfortable vehicle I have owned. The Flex handles cargo or family very well. It is fun to drive and very safe feeling at the same time.Jun 17, 2010
by Anonymous
Jan 16, 2009
I love the handling of my minivan and haven't had any problems, but I would have liked to get better mileage, I get 19.2 miles to the gallon which isn't very good. One thing I love that I didn't think I'd ever use are the heated seats, on cold days they're wonderful. I would definitely recommend my van to a friend. Jan 16, 2009
by Anonymous
Dec 25, 2008
solid ride, very reliable, only problems with sensors in tires. I'm a Mom and emtrust the care of my chilren's lives to the reliability of this van, we're close to 60,000 k and that's the only problem thus far. Too bad Ford stopped production, I guess next is a Flex. We drove this van 1200 or so km to West Edmonton, with three full grown teenagers, amazingly no complaints, everyone plus bagage were comfortable. I LOVE my van!Dec 25, 2008
by Alex B
Jul 07, 2008
its great, 5 out of 5
Jul 07, 2008
by Gaby B
Feb 19, 2008
White, Navi Pioneer Z2, Emenece Mids, Infinity highs, 7" tv, 2 12" RE Audio 2000 watts each, 4000 watts Exterminator mono block 22" wheelsFeb 19, 2008
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2006 Ford Freestar Pricing
Original MSRP
$20,380 to $30,305Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber
Convenience Features
Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front, rear and third row head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Overhead console: overhead console with storage · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 8
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Rear Seats
Type: bucket
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Stability and Traction
Stability control: electronic
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Wheels
Wheel covers: full
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front, rear and third row head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: vinyl/rubber · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: seatback
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Automatic climate control rear air conditioning
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front, rear and third row head airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: under seat
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 6
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual power sliding
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: bench
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: reclining · Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Suspension Type: torsion bar · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent